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Widower Who Lost Wife and 6 Children in Attack Remarries in Nigerian Mass Wedding for 1,500 Couples
The state provided dowries, household items and startup grants as part of a social welfare program for widows and vulnerable families.
- On Friday and Saturday, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf oversaw a mass wedding for 1,500 couples at the Emir's Palace in Kano, Nigeria.
- Governor Yusuf described the program as a "bold social intervention" aimed at restoring hope and addressing economic pressures in Nigeria, where rising costs prevent vulnerable residents from marrying.
- Commander-General Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa announced additional support for Haruna Bashir, a terror victim whose wife and six children were murdered, while each bride received N200,000 for dowries and startup capital.
- Beyond the wedding dowry, the government sponsored Bashir for Umrah and Hajj pilgrimages and provided a home in Amana City, while similar ceremonies extended simultaneously across Kano's 44 local government areas.
- The administration allocated N300 million for this phase of the program while special prayers were offered during the ceremony for lasting peace and unity in Nigeria.
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empressivenaija.comMass wedding: Kano gov urges 1,500 newlyweds to uphold justice, respect
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf advises 1,500 newlyweds from the state’s mass wedding programme to uphold justice, respect, and patience in their new homes. Read More: https://punchng.com/mass-wedding-kano-gov-urges-1500-newlyweds-to-uphold-justice-respect/
The aim of the authorities is to support couples who had difficulty covering wedding expenses.
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